AHEAD 2007 - Travel and Hotel Information
AHEAD 2007 conference | schedule | preconference institutes | plenary sessions | concurrent sessions | symposia | poster sessions | travel & hotel | silent auction | exhibitors | registration | Application Form (Word doc 52KB) available for download from http://www.ahead.org/training/conference/2007_conf/REGISTRATION%20FORM%20AHEAD%202007%20Conference.doc
Host Hotels | Conference Location | Travel | Reference
Host Hotels
Although the deadline for housing has passed, there are still limited accommodations available at the Omni Charlotte Hotel (see below). The other conference hotels have sold out. You may want to check with the sold out hotels (see below) for the possibility of cancellations.
Omni Charlotte Hotel
Current
group rate is $179.00/night single/double
132 East Trade Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
Telephone for hotel and reservations: 704-377-0400 Fax: 704-347-4835
The Hampton Inn Charlotte – Uptown
(There
are few rooms available at $144.00/night)
530 East 2nd Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
Telephone for hotel and reservations: 704-373-0917
The Hilton Garden Inn Charlotte – Uptown (SOLD OUT)
508 E Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd,
Charlotte, North Carolina,
USA 28202-2830
Telephone for hotel and reservations: 704-347-5972
The significantly discounted rates available to AHEAD Conference attendees are available for reservations made before June 25, 2007. However, due to increasingly early demand for housing – attendees are encouraged to make their housing arrangements well in advance. Be sure to ask for “AHEAD” group rates when making your reservation.
The Westin Charlotte (SOLD OUT as of May 25)
601 South College Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
(704) 375-2600
http://www.westin.com/charlotte
The Hilton Charlotte Center City (SOLD OUT as of May 18)
222 East Third Street
Charlotte, NC, 28202
(704) 377-1500
http://www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/CLTHHHF-Hilton-Charlotte-Center-City-North-Carolina/index.do
If you have specific disability-related requirements with regard to your hotel room accommodations, please ensure that you communicate and confirm them clearly and concisely with the hotel at the time you make your reservation. It is also advisable to reconfirm your arrangements 48 hours in advance of your arrival.
Conference Location
All events related to the AHEAD 2007 Conference and Exhibit Hall
will be housed in the spectacular Charlotte Convention Center, located
across the street from both of AHEAD’s host hotels.
The Charlotte Convention Center
501 South College Street
Charlotte, NC, 28202 United States
You may enjoy “visiting” the Convention Center in advance, on-line at
http://www.charlotteconventionctr.com
http://www.charlotteconventionctr.com
Traveling to Charlotte
Fly to AHEAD 2007 with American Airlines and Save!
AHEAD has contracted with American Airlines as the official airline for the AHEAD 2007 Conference. In return, American Airlines is offering AHEAD 2007 attendees a discount on air travel to and from the Conference between July 7 and July 27, 2007 on service by American Airlines, American Eagle, and all OneWorld carriers (American Airline alliance partners).
To take advantage of discounted airfares with American Airlines, please follow these directions:
1. Call American Airlines Meeting Services at 1-800-433-1790
2. Make your reservation to travel between July 7 and July
27 with Charlotte, NC as your initial destination.
3. Refer to Authorization Number A8177AP
Traveling in and Around Charlotte
Accessible Public Transportation
The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) is managed by the Public
Transit Department.
http://www.ridetransit.org or 704-336-7433
http://www.ridetransit.org or 704-336-7433.
All buses have wheelchair lifts. There is bus transportation
from the airport.
The Charlotte Transportation Center is located within pedestrian
distance of both hotels and the Charlotte Convention Center.
For more information about CATS accessibility: Please contact Zettie Phillips 704-336-2233
Airport Shuttles:
In addition to taxi cabs, there are several private companies offering shuttle service to and from the Charlotte Douglas Airport. AHEAD strongly recommends that attendees make advance arrangements to ensure appropriate service. Rates and services vary by company. Complete information about shuttle service to and from the airport can be found online at:
http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/Airport/Ground+Transportation/Shuttle+Service.htm
http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/Airport/Ground+Transportation/Shuttle+Service.htm
Altos Transportation
704-591-3055
http://www.altostransportation.com/services.htm
http://www.altostransportation.com/services.htm
Queens Transportation
704-752-9858
(Airport Visitor Kiosk Phone – dial 58)
Delta Transportation
704-523-6565
Call ahead with flight information.
Withers Transportation
704-377-3263
Call ahead with flight information.
A-1 Wheelchair Transport
704-333-9741
Call ahead with flight information.
Taxi Information
The cost for a taxi from the Charlotte/Douglas International Airport to “Uptown” Hotels is approximately $18 to $20 + driver gratuity.
There are many reputable taxi cab companies serving the Charlotte area. Complete detailed information about taxi service to and from the airport can be found online at:
http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/Airport/Ground+Transportation/Taxi+Service.htm
http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/Airport/Ground+Transportation/Taxi+Service.htm
For your reference...
North Carolina Relay
1-800-735-2962 (TTY)
1-877-735-8200 (Voice)
Operator/Directory Assistance (TTY only)
1-800-855-4000
Sprint Customer Service (TTY/Voice)
1-800-676-3777
To reach NC Telecommunications Relay Service 7-1-1
Veterinarian Hospital
Animal Medical Hospital
(has 24 hour service)
3832 Monroe Road
Charlotte North Carolina 28205
704-334-4684
704-358-3564 (fax)
http://www.animalmed.com
http://www.animalmed.com
Wheelchair Repair
Chair and Equipment Rentals and Sales, Inc.
800 Central Avenue
Charlotte, North Carolina
704-333-8431
Driving Directions from
Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT) to the
Charlotte Convention Center
The Charlotte Convention Center, 501 South College St., Charlotte, NC, 28202, is located right in the heart of “Uptown.” Traveling from Charlotte International Airport, head north on Billy Graham Parkway, which turns into Woodlawn. From Woodlawn, take I-77 North to John Belk Freeway Exit 9A. From John Belk Freeway, take the College Street Exit 1B. The Convention Center is located on the right at the first traffic light along College Street. The Westin is on the corner of Stonewall and College Streets. The Hilton is on College and 3rd Streets.